Atlanta Falcons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kirk Cousins News / SportsTalkATL / November 24

Kirk Cousins helps Falcons snap five-game losing streak

Almost exactly a year ago, the Falcons walked into New Orleans as heavy favorites with a 6-3 record and a quarterback in Kirk Cousins who was playing like a top-10 signal caller.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 24

Atlanta Falcons' Division Rival Dealt Massive Injury Blow

The Atlanta Falcons got a massive 24-10 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, snapping their five-game losing streak in the process. Sitting at 4-7, any hope of snapping a seven-year playoff drought is incredibly slim.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Most passing yards in one Super Bowl' quiz

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

Falcons End Five-Week Slide With Road Win at Saints

NEW ORLEANS – A deep sigh of relief emanated from Caesars Superdome on Sunday night. After five long weeks, the Atlanta Falcons have finally put themselves

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 23

Atlanta Falcons Hold Down New Orleans Saints In NFC South Showdown

In a rivalry as bitter as Thanksgiving dinner with your in-laws, the Atlanta Falcons finally snapped their five-game losing streak, taking down the much-hated New Orleans Saints 24-10.

Kirk Cousins News / Field Level Media / November 23

Kirk Cousins helps Falcons snap five-game skid vs. lowly Saints

Kirk Cousins passed for two touchdowns and the visiting Atlanta Falcons ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the New Orleans Saints 24-10 on Sunday.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

8 Thrilling Takeaways from Atlanta Falcons 24-10 Win Over Saints

The Atlanta Falcons broke their five-game losing streak in New Orleans against a team they love to hate. While it won't erase a lot of what has gone wrong in Atlanta this year, beating the Saints always makes for a good following week.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

Falcons' Rookies Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. Breathing Life Into Pass Rush

Heading into this season, the Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to address their biggest weakness: the pass rush. Last year, Atlanta finished with the second-fewest sacks in the NFL and graded out as the league’s third-worst pass-rushing team.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 23

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich on Facing Saints QB Tyler Shough: 'Starting to Click'

Coming off back-to-back overtime losses, the Atlanta Falcons are trying to find a way to turn their season around in Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

Falcons Likely To Add Quarterback Insurance This Offseason

According to Adam Schefter, the Falcons will likely need to add insurance at quarterback this offseason to guard against QB Michael Penix Jr. not being

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Michael Penix Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Falcons Add Former Second-Round QB After Season-Ending Michael Penix Jr. Injury

The Atlanta Falcons are in arguably the most unenviable position of any team in the NFL right now. The awkward pairing of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons place Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison on IR

The Atlanta Falcons will be notably shorthanded on defense for the foreseeable future. Billy Bowman Jr.‘s Achilles injury will leave him sidelined for at least the next four games.